Two-der-land
njitaliana
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I did nothing but sit around eating during the pandemic. I hit a high of 368 lbs. I knew I had to get serious about my weight. I have lost 69 lbs now. Today I hit 299. It feels good to be out of the 300s! I caught covid in the spring and it caused me to go into congestive heart failure. So, I have to keep going on this weight loss journey.
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njitaliana wrote: »I did nothing but sit around eating during the pandemic. I hit a high of 368 lbs. I knew I had to get serious about my weight. I have lost 69 lbs now. Today I hit 299. It feels good to be out of the 300s! I caught covid in the spring and it caused me to go into congestive heart failure. So, I have to keep going on this weight loss journey.
This is fantastic progress...keep on pulling ahead and you will succeed! Covid is rough stuff and I am glad you made it through as I survived it too! I am 20 lbs from 199 and struggle with Hypothyroidism and Afib so I know the fight is real. Congrats to you and a big hug!4 -
Congratulations!! That is some great progress. My husband caught covid a few months ago and the reality of it finally hit home. He is fine, but I knew if I caught covid it would not be good as I was 300 pounds with untreated high blood pressure. (Luckily, I didn't catch it). Not sure why I ignored it for 2 years, but like many others, I didn't take it seriously enough. I am following docs orders now, on HB meds and trying to get healthy so I don't have to hide anymore. I wish you all the best! We can do it. :-)8
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Awesome loss! You are doing great!1
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Congratulations on getting to the 200s! I just got there recently too. I'm so sorry about your heart failure. You seem to have a great attitude!1
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Congratulations. I am 21 pounds away from 2er-land, can't wait to get there myself. Keep on going. I promise I will too.5
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congrats. Keep going! At the height of covid I weighed in at 329.6, so It can be done! you got this!1
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My friend is in the 300+ range, has congestive heart failure and a whole bunch of problems...and I think has just given up although she says she hasn't. She doesn't believe she can lose weight without starvation. I'm SUPER glad you've made a change for the better. As someone with a loved one in your prior condition I can tell you that your friends and family are also super glad.
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Congratulations! I'm about 40lb off getting into the 200's - really looking forward to it so you must be pleased!2
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njitaliana wrote: »I did nothing but sit around eating during the pandemic. I hit a high of 368 lbs. I knew I had to get serious about my weight. I have lost 69 lbs now. Today I hit 299. It feels good to be out of the 300s! I caught covid in the spring and it caused me to go into congestive heart failure. So, I have to keep going on this weight loss journey.
This is great news! Is there a group on MFP for people trying to get or just getting into Two Der Land? This popped into my feed this morning, and I feel SO encouraged!! That's amazing! What worked for you?0 -
Congratulations! I'm about 40lb off getting into the 200's - really looking forward to it so you must be pleased!
I'm stuck at 317 and can't seem to get below it. I recently realized how weak I've become, and I need to change that! What are you doing that's working? I'm always looking for new ideas because I need all the help I can get!0 -
JustRamona wrote: »congrats. Keep going! At the height of covid I weighed in at 329.6, so It can be done! you got this!
I was at 326 when I had a stroke, so I get that. I am trying to get the scale to move but it is stuck on 317ish and driving me crazy. lol What is working for you?1 -
The_Movie_Chair wrote: »Congratulations. I am 21 pounds away from 2er-land, can't wait to get there myself. Keep on going. I promise I will too.
Congratulations! What is working for you? I've decided that I'm not an expert and that I need to be the student and learn from everyone that is succeeding! I'd love to know what is working for you.0 -
AthleteLori wrote: »Congratulations on getting to the 200s! I just got there recently too. I'm so sorry about your heart failure. You seem to have a great attitude!
Congratulations on your weight loss and getting into the 200s! What worked for you? I am stuck on 317 - 316 it is driving me bonkers. Thanks for being here and cheering people on!0 -
KarlynKeto wrote: »Congratulations!! That is some great progress. My husband caught covid a few months ago and the reality of it finally hit home. He is fine, but I knew if I caught covid it would not be good as I was 300 pounds with untreated high blood pressure. (Luckily, I didn't catch it). Not sure why I ignored it for 2 years, but like many others, I didn't take it seriously enough. I am following docs orders now, on HB meds and trying to get healthy so I don't have to hide anymore. I wish you all the best! We can do it. :-)
"so I don't have to hide anymore" that really hit home. When I go anywhere with people, I notice that they send me in first to get a seat and sit down, wait a few minutes, then come in, no matter where we are. And it's because people make fun of me and those around me are embarrassed. I am not mad at them at all. I can remember gaping at really fat people when I was young. I love what you said, "so I don't have to hide anymore". I'm adding that to my list of motivators. Can you tell me what is working for you?1 -
Hi! My name is Jacki and I’ve tried EVERY diet/weight loss plan under the sun only to gain it back and then some with each attempt. Being over 300 pounds for about 10 years has really deteriorated my health. I felt I had to do something or I wasn’t going to live another 10 years tops (I’m 51), so I just had the gastric sleeve surgery on 8/24/22 and let me tell you, it is NOT the easy way out. Just the opposite. It’s the FINAL chance to get it right. I’ve been super committed to track everything both food and vital signs and have totally changed the way I live my life. I put myself on a STRICT routine. Everything has an alarm on it now. When I get up, treadmill, breakfast/lunch/dinner routines, snacks, winding down for the night, taking meds, and going to bed. I eat (well, drink - still on liquid phase until 9/9) at the dining room table for every meal. I don’t keep a table full of things next to me so I have to get up and get whatever it is I want. When I go get my prescriptions, I don’t go through the drive thru anymore - I get out and go in and the pharmacy is way in the back and I wander a little before I head there for my prescriptions. I also plan on sticking with this strict of a routine when I go back to work, I tried making my meal times before or after the usual planned-routine meetings. Yesterday, I got in over 4,000 steps over 1.75 miles. Slowly building up to 10,000 steps, roughly 5 miles a day. Probably WAY more info than you’d ever want to read about someone, but if you’re still reading, I sure could use some friends. I am a Customer Service Manager for a luxury retailer and have been working from home for almost 15 years-which is how I got into such a terrible condition in the first place and why I don’t have any friends, besides my husband of 20 years, well that and the fact that I relocated from Indiana to Texas 22 years ago and just couldn’t sustain long distance friends when I don’t even use Facebook or any social media like Instagram, Snapchat, twitter, etc. I hope to hear from some of you and wish ALL of you much success in achieving your goals!8
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Very well done. Many of us saw ourselves overeating during the pandemic with the inevitable consequence of weight gain. You, however, managed to do something about it. Excellent progress.0
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Jacki916, I'm happy to find someone on the same journey as me! I had RNY Gastric Bypass on 6/29/22. I was 326 lbs when I started the pre surgical liquid diet. To date I've lost 55 lbs, and totally changed my life to finally get healthy. You are so right, this is not the easy way by any means, but I have no regrets at all. I've been on solid foods for several weeks, and can tell you this: Don't ignore your water and protein goals! I can't get my daily protein in without a protein drink or shake. I now lose approx 1/2 lb a day, my goal is no less than 10 lbs a month. I recently had a 5 day stall and it worried me, so I looked at my habits and intake to find the culprit and it was my water consumption.I hope I hear from you and others on the surgical weight loss train!1
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@vickiecarroll528 great to hear back from you! Thanks so much for the tips on what to expect and watch out for when I’m back on solid foods. Great stuff! I sent you a friend request. Hope you accept 🤗0
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dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »Congratulations! I'm about 40lb off getting into the 200's - really looking forward to it so you must be pleased!
I'm stuck at 317 and can't seem to get below it. I recently realized how weak I've become, and I need to change that! What are you doing that's working? I'm always looking for new ideas because I need all the help I can get!
I'm not sure what I can offer - I'm just doing the basics of watching the calories in and plenty of exercise. I do have plenty of periods of time where nothing seems to be happening and then it bumps along again. How long have you been stuck for?
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dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »njitaliana wrote: »I did nothing but sit around eating during the pandemic. I hit a high of 368 lbs. I knew I had to get serious about my weight. I have lost 69 lbs now. Today I hit 299. It feels good to be out of the 300s! I caught covid in the spring and it caused me to go into congestive heart failure. So, I have to keep going on this weight loss journey.
This is great news! Is there a group on MFP for people trying to get or just getting into Two Der Land? This popped into my feed this morning, and I feel SO encouraged!! That's amazing! What worked for you?
Not specific to Two Der Land, but this is a great group for people who have (or had) more than 75 pounds to lose:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers
Reasonably active group, nice people, lots of good info and encouragement.1 -
@Jacki916W I would love to accept your friend request, but I dont know how to do that! Where would I find that feature?0
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vickiecarroll528 wrote: »@Jacki916W I would love to accept your friend request, but I dont know how to do that! Where would I find that feature?
If you’re using the app, go to “more” at the bottom and then choose “friends “ from the list. You will then see all the friends you have and if you click on “requests “ at the top, you’ll see all your pending friend requests. Hope this helps!
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It's such a great feeling to get under 300. I just got into the two's around a month ago. I'm now down slightly over 100 pounds at 288.3
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I LOVE your story!! CONGRATS!! It's hard work, and you are doing it. I am also in congestive heart failure, which type do you have? I've seen quite a few who as they get healthier theirs improves so much. A few of them it goes totally away (Depends on the damage that is done) I am diastolic heart failure, that can't go away, but still being healthier is a huge plus on my side.
For those who are looking for support in losing I've gone from 288 to 169, by being a member on the 5% Challenge. its a group of people who go into 8 groups/teams to help each other out. Approximately 30ish members on each team/group so we can get to know each other. The 5% Challenge runs for 8 weeks (after that there's an in between 5% Challenge so we are able to have the support). On the 5% challenge we work on healthy habits (LOL for me it's healthier habits because though I've lost 119 lbs, some of my eating habits are hmmmm yeah, lets say not that great) BUT I KEEP trying!! Want to join us? Everyone from those who need over 50 or more to those who have only a few pounds to lose, yes, even those who have hit goal and just wish to have support, be an encouragement to the rest of us!! Below is the link. Once you hit JOIN please also read: 💡💡Start Here Team Choice - You Must Choose a Team💡💡
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/143596-2022-fall-5-challenge-community-team-plz-join-us
You won't regret it, and you'll not be alone in your journey.2 -
dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »njitaliana wrote: »I did nothing but sit around eating during the pandemic. I hit a high of 368 lbs. I knew I had to get serious about my weight. I have lost 69 lbs now. Today I hit 299. It feels good to be out of the 300s! I caught covid in the spring and it caused me to go into congestive heart failure. So, I have to keep going on this weight loss journey.
This is great news! Is there a group on MFP for people trying to get or just getting into Two Der Land? This popped into my feed this morning, and I feel SO encouraged!! That's amazing! What worked for you?
Not specific to Two Der Land, but this is a great group for people who have (or had) more than 75 pounds to lose:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers
Reasonably active group, nice people, lots of good info and encouragement.
Thank you, I'll look into that! I am hoping to find the self discipline to do what works for bariatric surgery without the surgery. I know that you have that magic year to lose the weight and change after you have the surgery and if you don't, the weight comes back on. I've seen that happen to so many of my friends. All that suffering and pain (and $$) just to regain. I'm wondering if anyone wires people's jaws shut like they used to do. At least that would be non invasive, probably be something I could afford, as well. For those of you who have had surgery, I'm glad that's working for you. You've bought in and are doing the work! That's awesome. I want to get the self discipline to do the eating plan of bariatrics. I don't know what it's like now, but when a few friends of mine had bariatric surgery a few years ago, they were basically on 800 calories a day max and that was after weeks of liquids. I definitely need change. 2 -
dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »Congratulations! I'm about 40lb off getting into the 200's - really looking forward to it so you must be pleased!
I'm stuck at 317 and can't seem to get below it. I recently realized how weak I've become, and I need to change that! What are you doing that's working? I'm always looking for new ideas because I need all the help I can get!
I'm not sure what I can offer - I'm just doing the basics of watching the calories in and plenty of exercise. I do have plenty of periods of time where nothing seems to be happening and then it bumps along again. How long have you been stuck for?
Well, this week I'm down the scale says 312.2 but it's because I've been sick. My doc put me back on farxiga and it makes me feel like I have the flu. It's water weight. I think I need to be more vigilant about calories and I need to journal more. My dad is in hospice and I know I've been stress eating. No one is to blame for that but me. It is what it is. I can do better. 1 -
All these stories sound so familiar. 2 years ago I had been doing IF and low carb with my wife and we lost quite a bit of weight. I was down about 40 lbs. When the pandemic hit I thought "oh well, if we're all gonna die I'm at least not going out hungry". So...I gained it all back and then some. Got covid last December. Very mild case, like a bad cold.
I was up to 328 in April. Then my son and daughter in law were injured in an accident and the next month my dad died. A stressful ride but I made it through it and was actually losing a little.
Last med check, the Dr. told me I might consider a diabetic diet. I really felt sometimes like I was dying, when the reality was that I was just overweight. I realized that EVERY malady that I have is somehow related to my weight. So I decided to get serious and go back to IF and low carb and I landed below 300 pounds on 8/25.
Congratulations to everyone. We all know how hard this is. And for those still trying, keep going. You are so worth it.
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Congrats your stories are inspirational keep at it you will get there.0
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dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »
"so I don't have to hide anymore" that really hit home. When I go anywhere with people, I notice that they send me in first to get a seat and sit down, wait a few minutes, then come in, no matter where we are. And it's because people make fun of me and those around me are embarrassed. I am not mad at them at all. I can remember gaping at really fat people when I was young. I love what you said, "so I don't have to hide anymore". I'm adding that to my list of motivators. Can you tell me what is working for you?
I have lost 60 pounds in the last year. From 237 to 177. What worked for me - Portion control and Daily walk. I eat everything in moderation but try to eat double protein for fullness and double fruit and veg for health. I have better luck on NO diet but slowly changing my portions and we do not eat processed or fast food very often.
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What is Two Der Land? I was at 226 and that was my heaviest ever, I retired and then Covid hit - my weight went up like crazy during Covid. I am now down 62 lbs and about 20 away from my goal. I have been walking alot - at least 3 miles a day and I am playing pickleball 3 times a week - it's fun and the exercise is helping me quite a bit and I have met so many nice people. Keep on everyone - don't give up and don't quit - be kind to yourself cause your health is the most important thing to focus on right now.0
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